Not long after Hu Gan's voice fell, three figures slowly entered through the door. Their gazes swept across the spacious room before finally settling on Hu Gan behind the desk. The three stepped forward and bowed.
"Hehe, you three finally made it."
Smiling as he looked at the three of them, Hu Gan's gaze lingered on Xiao Yao's face for a moment longer. Since Xiao Yao had arrived at Jia Nan Academy over a month ago, this was the first time Hu Gan had observed this monstrous genius from such close range.
As Hu Gan carefully stared into those pitch-black eyes, his experienced gaze finally detected, after a long while, a terrifying power concealed beneath their calmness.
Sensing Hu Gan's soul perception probing his body, Xiao Yao directly used his soul power to resist the investigation.
"Eh, what formidable soul power. As expected of an alchemist. Although I cannot make out his cultivation, the Dou Qi within his body carries the violent fury of terrifying flames. It must be related to the Heavenly Flame he possesses."
With a sweep of his gaze over Xiao Yao's body, Hu Gan actually sensed the powerful fire-element constitution within him.
"Since you are all here, I shall not waste any more words. You should understand why you were summoned." Rising from his chair, Hu Gan smiled. "You are the top five of this year's tournament. According to the rules, you are qualified to enter the Library Pavilion and try your luck."
As he spoke, Hu Gan walked to the wall behind him and casually slapped it a few times. A low rumbling sound rang out, and a pitch-black passage soon appeared before Xiao Yao and the other four.
"Follow me." Waving to the five of them, Hu Gan took the lead into the dark